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At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.
Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.
Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!
About the role:
For more than one hundred years now, the Electrolux Group has been working at shaping living for the better, developing products that meet people’s demands in terms of taste, care and wellbeing. But as consumer needs and wants continue to evolve, we have even more work to do. It's our R&D teams that ensure our company stays at the forefront of innovation, investigating and making use of the latest technology in order to enable our company to keep delivering outstanding experiences.
What you’ll do:
The chosen candidate will be part of Latam R&D Wellbeing & SDA Team and will be involved in Small Domestic Appliance development for Latin America Market. The successful candidate is asked to execute technical activities and develop new products following the Sector’s Product Architecture and the Global TRM (Technology Roadmap).
In detail, you will:
- Develop Wellbeing & SDA products in line with the Sector’s Generation Plan and the Global TRM.
- Research & development of SDA solutions.
- Technologies and products scouting bring innovation and breakthrough opportunities to the category.
- Digital transformation, agility and innovation mindset.
- Implement test protocols for SDA products.
- Execute performance, reliability, safety, certification and other related laboratorial analysis.
- Apply the EPM guidelines and other Electrolux’s tools; Establish clear milestones and manage the activities within the supporting areas to deliver the project on time.
- Keep clear communication, engagement, collaboration and alignment within different areas of the company and suppliers.
- Continuously evaluate the competitor’s launch. Perform benchmarking and teardown.
- Fully apply the company’s programs, policies and objectives.
As part of the culture of continuous improvement, you will be involved in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/C2W).
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent education background
- Good understanding of engineering, manufacturing and assembly principals
- Self-starter: a “hands-on” individual who enjoys challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with the minimum support and direction
- Demonstrated excellence in communication skills for negotiating, presenting and resolving complex and controversial issues and responding effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints
- Experience in R&D laboratory environment is a plus
- Advanced English is a plus
Where you’ll be:
You will be based at the Curitiba Factory Plant, located in Guabirotuba. It will be necessary to be available for national and international traveling two to four times a year. Benefits include:
- Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment;
- Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
- Family-friendly benefits such as extended paternity leave (4 weeks);
- Insurance policy plan;
- Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.
As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education
- Understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and assembly principles
- Self-starter with a hands-on approach and ability to work independently
- Strong communication skills for negotiation, presentations, issue resolution, and responding to inquiries
- Experience in an R&D laboratory environment
- Advanced English proficiency
- Availability for national and international travel two to four times per year
Electrolux Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Electrolux and has not been reviewed or approved by Electrolux.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as solid, with some references to first‑day eligibility and mainstream carriers. Health benefits are consistently positioned as a reliable component of the total package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is emphasized as a plus, with the match often characterized as generous. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a meaningful part of overall compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation/PTO and paid holidays are highlighted, with mentions of floating holidays or personal days in some locations. Time‑off provisions contribute positively to overall benefits perceptions.
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What We Do
Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2020 Electrolux had sales of SEK 116 billion and employed 48,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.
